Predicate: decimate

Roleset id: decimate.01 , destroy, Source: , vncls: , framnet:

decimate.01: DECIMATE-V NOTES: Verbnet predicts an instrumental subject. They also bring thedistinction between agent and instrument down to intentionality, whichwe've been trying to avoid. If you feel you can consistently makethat decision, go ahead; otherwise only use arg2 when there is also anarg0. (from decimate.01-v)

Example: no instrument

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Program traders argue that a reinstatement of the rule would decimate the ``pricing efficiency'' of the futures and stock markets.

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Arg0: a reinstatement of the rule
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp ArgM-MOD: would
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Rel: decimate
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Arg1: the ``pricing efficiency'' of the futures and stock markets

Example: ARG2

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp And Buck reached across the table, harpooned the meatball, plopped it on his plate, and decimated it with a mash or two of his fork.

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Argm-dis: And
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Arg0: Buck
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Rel: decimated
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Arg1: it
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Arg2: with a mash or two of his fork.